National Invasive Species Awareness Week
ATHENS, Ga.--National Invasive Species Awareness Week is scheduled for February 23-28. And according to experts with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), it's a topic that deserves our attention. Non-native plants, animals and pathogens can harm humans and the environment and impact our nation's economy. The damage done by invasive plants alone costs the U.S. an estimated $34.7 billion a year. Read more.
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Experts Advise: Do Not Cancel EAB Management Plans
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Emerald ash borer larva feeding under the bark of an ash tree. (Photo: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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Despite this winter's bitter cold and the possibility that it caused some emerald ash borer (EAB) mortality, entire populations will not have been destroyed. Read what experts in Minnesota and Wisconsin have to say about EAB management for this year.
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Super Bowl Host Committee Planting 2,014 Trees
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--The NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee has partnered with the New Jersey Tree Foundation, New Jersey Alliance for Community Trees, New Jersey State Forest Service, Verizon, and the NFL to plant 2,014 trees in the 9 New Jersey counties most devastated by Superstorm Sandy. Read more.
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Forest Service Announces New Free Mobile Forestry Software
WASHINGTON--The Forest Service is making it easier than ever for homeowners and urban planners to discover the economic and ecological value of their trees, with [today's] release of the free mobile software tool i-Tree 2014.
Since it was first released in 2006, the free tools found in the i-Tree suite have made it possible for communities, non-profit organizations, consultants and students to analyze individual trees, parcels, neighborhoods, cities and entire states. The software has also become a global ambassador for the Forest Service - the world's largest forest research organization - where it is put to work in more than 100 countries.
"Urban forests are the lifelines of America's cities, and we know that in part because of i-Tree," said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. "i-Tree helps us better understand how urban forests benefit the health of our cities and the people who live in them."
What's new in 2014? Two of i-Tree's most popular tools, Design and Canopy, have been expanded with new features and another tool, Hydro, has been redesigned. Read more.
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Northeastern Forest Regeneration Handbook Published
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.--The Northeastern Forest Regeneration Handbook: A Guide for Forest Owners, Harvesting Practitioners, and Public Officials helps readers develop an appreciation of how northeastern forests develop and an understanding of forest regeneration concepts, including the importance of disturbance. This information will help landowners and other decisionmakers, in concert with professional foresters, make informed decisions about forest regeneration options.
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Spanish Adaptation of Woodsy's ABCs Book Released
WASHINGTON--The Forest Service's Conservation Education Staff has published El Alfabeto del B�ho Woodsy. The book highlights Woodsy Owl's core messages and encourages kids to understand and care for the natural world. For one free copy-while supplies last-send e-mail to [email protected]. To order a quantity visit www.symbols.gov.
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Outreach Notice:
Closes February 28, 2014
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Welcome New Employees
Since last fall three employees have been added to the Forest Health Staff in the Morgantown, WV, office of the Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry: Tara Spinos, Daniel Walton, and Craig Larcenaire. Read More
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Upcoming Events
LISLE, Ill.-Here are two of the programs being offered by the Morton Arboretum in upcoming months.
New Invaders Watch Training Program, Thursday, March 6, 6-9 p.m., Thornhill Education Center
Learn how to identify 34 target species that threaten our natural areas. Trainers will review how participants can get involved in monitoring, how to report new populations on the Web site, and how this program results in on-the-ground control of plant populations.
Notes: Instructor Cathy McGlynn, coordinator of Northern Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership; Limit 30; Certificate Information Biodiversity elective; Course number W106; No fee, Class registration includes admission to the arboretum. Register online or call 630-719-2468.
Openlands TreeKeepers, eight Saturdays, March 8-April 12 and April 26-May 3, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Research Center, Botany Lab
Forest trees can live for more than 100 years, but urban trees may not survive past 15 years without special attention. TreeKeepers have worked throughout Chicago to keep trees healthy. Now, the arboretum and Openlands are bringing the program to the western suburbs. Learn to identify, plant, care for, and prune trees in hands-on workshops.
Notes: Held indoors and outdoors; Limit 24; Course number H800; Fees and admission $128.00 members, $150.00 nonmembers. Register online or call 630-719-2468.
Community Education Coordinator Tricia Bethke, T 630-719-7953, M 630-234-7325.
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